The Crew

Capt. Sky "The little SLATE"

She was born and raised in the keys and never plans on leaving. She was certified at 11 years old and is now planning on continuing the family business. Skyball grew up working at the dive shop.

Sky makes sure to keep Capt. Slate in line! She is a 50 TON USCG licensed captain and a SEI Scuba Diving Instructor. Capt. Sky loves driving the boats, spearfishing, and teaching people how to dive. She also loves having music on the boats and to make your dive trip one you cant forget.

Patrick "Trick"

Trick was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. He went to school at Ball State University, where he received a bachelor's of science degree in biology. During his time at Ball State, he decided he wanted to become certified to scuba dive. He took his open water course through the university and he fell in love with the sport right away. He continued on with his scuba education from there on out; taking his advanced diver and divemaster courses, and then interning at the local dive shop post-graduation. He was certified by Scuba Educators International (SEI). He decided he wanted to keep working as a divemaster, so he sent an e-mail to Cpt. Slate, and next thing he knew he was working in the Florida Keys.

Since he began work here, June 3rd 2016, he received his SEI instructor certification. He loves meeting new people on the boats and hearing their stories. He couldn't ask for a better office space miles offshore (except for days when Mother Nature is angry). What he loves most about his job is the multiple opportunities to go diving; each dive brings something new. We absolutely love having TRICK about of the Capt. Slate family.

Sara

Dive Master Sara is new to the Captain Slate team, she moved from the OBX of North Carolina. She's East Carolina Alumni, just like Capt. Slate! This pirate is apart of the sea, and can charm all the sea life.

Sara started diving in 2012 and haven't dried out since. Shes dove all over the NC coast but fell in love with our crystal clear water and southern dive shop charm. When shes not out on the water with us she's out and about with her pups Chompy.

Capt. Skip

He has been a part of the Slate Family for 29 YEARS! Skip is not only one of our Captains but he is also our Course Director. Skip is a SEI/NAUI/SDI-TDI/SSI instructor. Skip served in the Army, was a military diver. We don't know where we would be without Capt. Skip!

Jonnathan "Ford" Turner

He grew up in Kentucky started diving in 2004 and has been in the water ever since. A Padi diver Naui instructor and a SSI Instructor with over 6000 dives. We love having Ford apart of the Slate Family.

Annette

She began her diving career in 1997 on a coral spawn, today she is an underwater photographer, Dive Master, and Ocean Conservationist. With over 5,000 dives, she has grace the cover of Sport Diver, appeared in magazines, and numerous TV shows. Annette's photography is featured in magazines, books, and fine art galleries. Annette serves on several boards to promote conservation and to fund marine science scholarships.

She passionately takes divers on the Creature Feature to offer them a greater appreciation for predators. Annette continues to encourage others to get involved and shares her love of the ocean with everyone.

Capt. G I JOE

Joe Mastrangelo is a disabled veteran and native of Miami, FL who has been sailing, diving and spearfishing the waters of the Florida Keys/Bahamas for over 30 years. As a US Navy SEAL and Government contractor, he has traveled the world gaining a unique insight into humanities needs and desires.

Holding a USCG 100 Ton Captain’s License, PADI Master Instructor’s License and being an ASA Sailing Instructor, Joe has the water covered. Additionally, he has jumped out of a perfectly good airplane over 1600 times and is a commercially licensed pilot. Joe has worked for Capt. Slate since he was 16 years old!

Abigail "DIVE MASTER"

Abi grew up on St.Simons Island, Ga. She is now a senior at The University of Georgia in the Terry College of Business with a major in Risk Management & Insurance. The Keys is her second home. She has been diving with us for 5 years now and just became apart of the Slate Dive Team. Her ultimate goal is to become a diving instructor and a captain.

Sarah "DIVE MASTER"

Sarah is originally from Saint Simons Island, GA and she is a senior at Mercer University. Her time growing up on the coast fostered the growth of her passion for marine life and the sea from an early age. Upon completion of her undergrad Sarah plans to get her 100 ton vessel captain's license and work on the coast of somewhere beautiful. Her ultimate goal is to be a mermaid!

Hunter "CREW"

Newest member of the crew. Originally from Hampstead NC, he enjoys many outdoor activities such as football, surfing, wake boarding, and now scuba diving! He is a student at bridgewater college where he is a double major in economics and political science. He hopes one day to be a senator, but as of right now, he is enjoying working for Captain Slates Scuba Adventures!

Ariel "THE SHOP DOG"

Ariel is the dive shop dog, 9 months old and still growing! Ariel loves getting the divers and going out on the boat with her mom Capt. Sky

Justin Kross "1st Mate"

He grew up right here in MIAMI FL, true south Florida boy. He started his diving career with us when he was only 17 years old! He has stayed dedicated and worked his way up to becoming a Dive Master. He works very hard and loves being on the boats. Justin loves to spearfish and also lobster.

He is always in a great mood and willing to work! Thanks Justin for all your hard work.